Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Sweet 16

Do you remember your sixteenth birthday?

Most people do;
for the rest of their lives.

I wanted this birthday to be 
special for the girls.

Special enough, that I subjected myself
to the excruciatingly painful
used-car buying process.

 I did what I could,
with what I had (borrowed).

I knew they would be pleased
with anything on four wheels.

and they were.

It was a VERY

good day.


P.S.  The girls were super surprised, 
as their birthday is still a few weeks away.

(Seriously - where do you hide a minivan?)

Also, they have always shared everything, 
from the womb to the bath water. 

They don't mind sharing a car.

2002 Ford Windstar  89K miles.
(Because inquiring grandpas will want to know.)

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17 comments:

Jill said...

You have got to be the best Mom in the world!

Happy early birthday to your lovely daughters. I'm so excited for them!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Wow! Score on the car! Congratulations and happy birthday to them!

(I won't be allowing my twins to read this post, as they are not to be expecting a car on their 16th birthday..._)

Tayet Silverspoon said...

I've still got three years to go! Keep it quiet, but I already drive. It must come with being a farm girl, right?

Clint said...

Wow....How cool is that!

TexWisGirl said...

oh my goodness, that's awesome! you rock!!!

Rain said...

They are such wonderful girls Michaele-you're such a super-hard-working mom! Happy Birthday to you all 3!! Cause I know their BIRTH day is very special for you too!!

Sharon said...

Nope, can't hide that under the bed! Were the girls as thrilled as you thought they'd be?

Happy Birthday, Girls, enjoy your wheels!

Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...

That's so great, I'm sure they were surprised:@)

dr momi said...

Lucky girls!!! Doesn't get any better than that if you are 16!

Chatty Crone said...

I didn't realize you had twins - how cool is that now that they are older - my sister has 2 year old twins and she's tired!

Congrats and happy birthday.

Nice car.

sandie

Randy said...

What a wonderful gift but I would have gone for that cake! It looks so delicious.

GardenofDaisies said...

Happy birthday to your girls! A first car is always exciting!!

Nancy @ A Rural Journal said...

You rock! I bet they were surprised. :)

And I might have to check out Bomgaars today for a couple more chicks. I saw they had them last week. Thank you for the reminder! :)

Joe said...

You left out a shot of the engine!! I know grandpa is going to want to see that ;). Looks like the girls are really pleased.

retrorevival.biz said...

Your girls are lucky to have a wonderful mama like you:)

~Cindy

Sarah said...

awesome! You made their day! And made their birthday memorable! Love the way your decorated it!

Jennifer said...

You Rock! Your such a great momma. Your girls are very lucky to have you & you are very lucky to have them :) Happy 16th Birthday girls.